In a troubling incident during an ongoing wildfire crisis, California Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared to fake a call with President Biden to escape an angry Los Angeles resident. The moment unfolded as the resident confronted Newsom about the impact of fires on her daughter’s school, expressing her frustration about the situation. Newsom, appearing cornered with the woman’s urgency, initially claimed to be on a call with the president, a statement that unravelled as the woman demanded to listen in.
Newsom stated, 'I'm literally talking to the president right now,' in a bid to deflect the resident’s concerns about the wildfires affecting her family. However, when pressed by the woman to hear the call, he faltered. 'I'm sorry, there's literally I've tried five times, that's why I'm walking around to make the call,' he responded, illustrating his evasiveness and the pressure he faced in that tense encounter.
When the woman criticized the lack of water in fire hydrants, Newsom attempted to regain control of the narrative. He responded, 'I'm gonna make the call to address everything I can right now, including making sure people are safe.' His statements highlight an apparent strategy to mitigate the resident's concerns without directly addressing the systemic failures that led to her outrage.
As the interaction escalated, Newsom’s demeanor shifted, and he concluded by apologizing, saying, 'I appreciate it. I'm doing it right now and it's to immediately get reimbursements, individual assistance, and to help you.' This moment underscores the extreme pressures politicians face during crises, often forcing them into dubious tactics to manage public relations.
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